"The Last of the Mohicans" is a historical novel by James Fenimore Cooper, set in 1757 during the French and Indian War. The story revolves around the transport of two sisters, Cora and Alice, to their father. On their journey, they are assisted by Hawkeye, a skilled frontier scout, and his companions Chingachgook and Uncas, the remaining duo of the Mohican tribe. The novel shines with themes of heroism, forbidden love, and cultural clash, offering a rich account of America's early frontier times.